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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,009.60, 1,486,514.40 and 243,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,009.60, 1,486,514.40 and 243,055.60 is: 364,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,009.60 : 1,486,514.40 = 243,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,009.60/1,486,514.40 = 243,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,009.60x = 1,486,514.40 × 243,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,009.60x = 361,305,649,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,305,649,400.64/991,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,583.40

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